Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Santa Cruz
328 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Santa Cruz belongs to General Internal Medicine Physicians, at $430,970 per year. The lowest published median is $34,320.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 4,470 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,640 | 490 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,860 | 50 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,930 | 1,640 |
| Material Moving Workers, All Other | $35,960 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,050 | 280 |
| Bartenders | $36,100 | 560 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $36,450 | 470 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,510 | 390 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $37,150 | 660 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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